We would love to have you as a volunteer! If you are 18 or older, please complete the Safe Environment training online. If you are under 18, you need to be supervised by an adult who has taken the training. 
All volunteers and employees of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston must complete the Safe Environment Video Training. If you are new to this training, click on the link below to create an account.

 https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org

• Ways You Can Help at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church

  There are many ways you can volunteer and serve our parish community. Below are some of the ministries and opportunities where your help is greatly appreciated. For phone numbers and more information, please call the parish office.

  Liturgical Ministries

  • Altar Servers – Assist at Mass.

  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion – Help distribute Holy Communion.

  • Ushers – Welcome and assist parishioners during Mass.

  • Lectors – Proclaim the Word of God at Mass.

  • Music Ministry – Serve as singers, cantors, or instrumentalists.

  • Art and Environment – Help decorate the church with flowers and plants.

• Faith Formation

  • Children’s Catechism Classes – Teach or assist in religious education for children. Contact: Cindy.

  • Adult Catechism Classes (English) – Lead or assist in teaching adults. Contact: Bobbie and Rick.

  • Adult Catechism Classes (Spanish) – Teach catechism to Spanish-speaking adults. Contact: Carlos Barquin.

  • Baptism Class Teachers – Prepare families for the sacrament of baptism.

• Pastoral Care & Outreach

  • Homebound & Nursing Home Ministry – Bring healing, comfort, and support to those who cannot attend Mass in person.

  • Nursing Home Visits – Visit the elderly in nursing homes. Contact: Sister Lucy.

  • Hospital Visits – Visit and pray with the sick in hospitals. Contact: Father Biju.

  • Handy Men Ministry – Assist in repairing homes for elderly parishioners and those in need. Contact: Sister Fortune.

  • Saint Vincent de Paul Society – Volunteer with the food pantry, help with rent and utility bill assistance, and support other social services.

    • Food Distribution – Help distribute food to those in need on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

• Community Life & Events

  • Funeral Reception Committee – Plan, shop, cook, and set up luncheons for parish families after funerals, offering comfort during difficult times. 

  • Youth Ministry – Work with our teen youth groups, help plan and chaperone retreats, and support their formation. Contact Youth Ministry Coordinator.

• Leadership & Support

  • Pastoral and Finance Councils & Committees – Provide lay leadership and guidance for parish operations. Contact the pastor.

  • Office Angels – Assist with clerical and miscellaneous tasks at your convenience. Contact: Elida Villareal, head receptionist.

• Get Involved

  There are many other ministries and opportunities where you can serve and make a difference in our parish family. If you would like to learn more or volunteer, please contact the parish office.

•   Ministries and Organizations

SAFE HAVEN / SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING FOR ADULTS
(Formerly VIRTUS training)

All adult volunteers are required to be Safe Haven trained.  Within one month of beginning to volunteer or serve as a minister, please ensure you have taken or renewed your training.

TRAINING FOR ADULTS
 PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED VIRTUS TRAINING

• If you have completed VIRTUS training in the past 5 years, do not create a new account in CMGConnect. 
• You will log in with your previous personal user id from VIRTUS and enter the password 1234. Once you log into your CMGConnect account, you can change your password. 
• If you do not remember your VIRTUS user id or are unable to log in, please get in touch with the front office at 281-391-4758 for your local Safe Environment Coordinator or Daphne Woods for log-in assistance at 800.228.6108 ext. 2375 or [email protected].

NEW USERS (NEVER ATTENDED A TRAINING BEFORE) 

• If you have never attended VIRTUS training or taken the Safe Haven online training, please register to create a new account via CMGConnect at https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org. 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

You must complete a criminal background check as part of the registration process. Failure to complete the criminal background check will delay the approval process for volunteer service. 
Please enter your legal name as it appears on your Government Issued Id (Driver’s License, State-issued Identification card, Passport, Matrícula Consular).